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Nov 5th, 2014, 21:38

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Clan

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Originally Posted by 12345

Hi

Is there a way of seeing the brake pads through the alloys to see their condition ?
This is the first car I've ever had where the pad is completely hidden by the caliper.

How can I tell when the pads are near the end of their life ?

I presume they have the sensor in the pad but I wanted to have more warning.

I have the executive with 19" alloys.

Thanks

you need a small mirror and a torch to put through the spokes , it works well ...

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